- [Narrator] Copyright infringement is an unfortunate…reality for any industry, and unlike a lot of industries,…ours is so closely associated with creative expression…that it makes dealing with infringement a very frustrating…and distinctly personal experience.…So having a strategy to deal with copyright infringement…when it happens will make it less of a hassle to deal with.…I want to help you in this effort,…so I've created what I'm calling a Quick Response Kit.…

It's a simple resource that will make it easier…to respond to copyright infringement.…For example, let's say you're online,…and you discover an infringement of your work.…Based on the infringer type, you can go…to the Quick Response Kit,…and choose the pre-fabricated form needed.…Maybe it's a DMCA response letter.…Fill it out, and include a copy…of your Copyright Certificate of Registration…and any other info that reinforces your demands.…

Then you simply send it to the infringing party,…and hopefully the copyright infringement…is going to be happily resolved.…

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8/7/2017

Many creative people are familiar with the frustrating experience of discovering that their work is being used online without their permission. But not all of the artists whose work is being copied and resold know how to properly manage the situation. In this course, Von Glitschka dives into the subject of copyrights, sharing key information that you need to know to protect your work. Von explains what a copyright is, what needs to be copyrighted, and how to register one. He also explores copyright infringement, explaining where it commonly happens and how to know if you're a victim. From there, he and his lawyer take you through the process of responding to infringement, and demystify some common misconceptions about copyright law.